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Cedars Unitarian Universalist Church
A Welcoming
Congregation
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Worship At Cedars
As we come together to worship, We remind ourselves to treat all people kindly Because they are our brothers and sisters, To take good care of the earth because it is our home, and To live lives full of love and goodness Because that is how we will all become the best that we can be. This is usually followed by a Time for All Ages, after which our children leave for their Religious Education Classes, while we sing our “Spirit of Cedars” song. A time of sharing joys and sorrows follows then we spend time in quiet or prayer together. We’ll sing or listen to music or perhaps our choir sings, then we listen to a Sermon (often preceded by a reading) or a Presentation on a spiritual theme. Our co-ministers lead worship on most Sundays but you will sometimes hear a guest speaker or a lay leader preach. As the service winds down, we take an offering while listening to another piece of music. Once a month, the entire offering is given away to an organization chosen by our Social Action Committee. It is collected by members of a Neighborhood Team who are also responsible for setting up for the service. The service ends with Closing Words and the extinguishing of the Flaming Chalice. After the service, we have coffee and refreshments while we reflect on the service, meet and greet guests and long-time members, and perhaps participate in an after church activity such as a conversation circle. We do hope you’ll join us for worship at Cedars. Our Unitarian Universalist religious tradition provides us with an opportunity to be in religious community without the need to share identical beliefs or creed. Worship, which comes from an old word meaning “to shape things of worth” is how we create sacred space and time to honor what matters most in our lives such as love, community, peace, and justice. If you have questions about our worship services, don’t hesitate to contact either of our co-ministers or any Worship Associate. We look forward to seeing you at church! |
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